2019-11-20 Grant Committee Agenda Packet
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 10:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Chairperson Juliet Goff, Vice Chairperson Michael Gavina, Committee Member Mark Gonzalez, Committee Member
Steven Froberg, Committee Member
James Chang, Committee Member Vacant, Committee Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Grant Committee on any matter that is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Grant Committee. The public will also be given a chance to comment on
matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATION
1. City Attorney
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Conflict of Interest Overview
Presentation
Recommendation:
No action required by the Grant Committee. This is a presentation only.
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MINUTES
2. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Held on May 15,
2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. 2019-05-15 VCFGC Minutes
GRANT AWARDING
3. City Administration
Award of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service
Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct
or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project”
as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it
would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I direct service grants totaling $75,000 to the three
(3) applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Jovenes, Inc.*
Original Amount Requested: $100,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Neighborhood Music School*
Original Amount Requested: $85,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Southeast Community Foundation
Original Amount Requested: $250,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
1. FY 2019/2020 VCF Docket I Transmittal Report
2. FY 2019/2020 VCF Docket I Grant Recommendation Forms
3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
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NEW BUSINESS
4. City Administration
Report on Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
Activity and Planned Allocation for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation:
A. Find that this report on Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Fiscal Year ("FY")
2018/2019 activity and planned FY 2019/2020 grant activity is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative action that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not
constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378;
B. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Capital Grants fund distribution in the amount of
$81,375 (25% of available funds);
C. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Direct Service Grants fund distribution in the
amount of $244,125; and
D. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Scholarship Grants fund distribution in the amount
of $20,000.
1.FY 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grantee Award List
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT - Next regular meeting: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing
agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting date set forth on this agenda. Dated this 14th day of November 2019.
By: __________________________________
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-235-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Meeting Date: November 20, 2019
SUBJECT
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Conflict of Interest Overview Presentation
Recommendation:
No action required by the Grant Committee. This is a presentation only.
Background:
A Master Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Vernon and all Agencies, Boards, and Commissions affiliated with
the City dictates specific protocols for their board members. Accordingly, all should be aware of the potential for a
conflict of interest when making decisions in their capacity as a member of any City affiliated board, including the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee. During the November 20th meeting, Grant Committee Counsel will
provide a brief overview on potential conflicts for Grant Committee Members and how to determine if a conflict exists.
Grant Committee Counsel will also review the resources available to Board members regarding conflicts of interest, and
the procedures for recusals.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
MINUTES
VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Chair Lopez called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
Members Present: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez
Members Absent: Steven Froberg, James Chang
Committee Member Juarez led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Brenes, Executive Director, Inner Cycle Struggle, provided a brief overview of the services
provided to families through the organization.
Alejandra Meza, Kristian Cardenas, and Estephanie Solano, youth alumni of Inner Cycle Struggle,
commented on the support and positive impact they received from Inner Cycle Struggle.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee held on
February 20, 2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File.
MOTION
Member Goff moved and Member Gavina seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of
the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee heldon February20, 2019. The
motion carried 5 – 0, Members Froberg and Chang absent.
GRANT AWARDING
2. Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct
Service Grants
Recommendation: A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a
government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
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environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines
section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA
review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV direct service grants totaling $150,000 to the
four (4) applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Huntington Park Youth Football and Cheer*
Original Amount Requested: $20,000
Amount Recommended: $20,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Las Fotos Project*
Original Amount Requested: $40,000
Amount Recommended: $35,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Opportunity Fund*
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $45,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
4) Applicant: Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission*
Original Amount Requested: $55,350
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Fran Jemmott, Jemmott-Rollins Group, introduced the newest member of their staff, Ms.
Brettany Tucker.
The consideration of grant applicants was taken out of order, to allow Ms. Tucker an
opportunity to observe the process for presenting the applicants to the Committee.
Ms. Jemmott reported on the grant application from Las Fotos Project.
In response to Vice-Chair Goff, Ms. Jemmott explained the increased grant request and
proposed use of funds.
No public comment was provided.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Member Juarez seconded a motion to: A. Find that the award
of the grant is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award
$35,000 to Las Fotos Project. The motion carried5-0, Members Frobergand Changabsent.
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Ms. Tucker reported on the grant application from Huntington Park Youth Football and
Cheer.
In response to Vice-Chair Goff, Ms. Tucker explained the additional information
inadvertently not printed in the report.
A dialogue ensued between the Committee and staff regarding the longevity of the
organization, number of program participants forecasted for the year 2020, scholarships
and sponsorships, sports equipment, and staff training and certification.
No public comment was provided.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Member Gavina seconded a motion to: A. Find that award of
the grant is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award $20,000
to Huntington Park Youth Football and Cheer. The motion carried 5-0, Members Froberg
and Chang absent.
Ms. Jemmott reported on the grant applicant from Opportunity Fund. She advised the
Committee that the report provided was conducted by Consultant, Jonathan Macaranas,
who was hired to undertake the due diligence of the grant applicant.
A dialogue ensued between the Committee and staff as to the allocation of the requested
funds, outreach efforts to neighboring areas to originate general support, average loan
amounts, engaging of people and businesses in the Vernon area, licensing, and fundamental
business preparation, and the ability to manage and maintain alliance and essentials.
No public comment was provided.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Member Juarez seconded a motion to: A. Find that the award
of the grant is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award
$45,000 to Opportunity Fund. The motion carried 4–1, Member Juarez abstaining and
Members Froberg and Chang absent.
Ms. Jemmott reported on the grant application from Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission.
Committee Member Michael Gavina disclosed that his family had close affiliation with the
organization and sought legal counsel’s advice regarding his voting participation. Senior
Deputy City Attorney Moussa indicated there was no conflict.
No public comment was provided.
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MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Member Juarez seconded a motion to: A. Find that the award
of the grant is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award
$50,000 to Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission. The motion carried 4–1, Member Juarez
abstaining and Members Froberg and Chang absent.
3. Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grants
Recommendation: A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a
government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines
section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA
review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have an effect on the environment. As to the proposed capital projects,
the City of Vernon is not a “lead agency” for purposes of CEQA, and the grant agreement
requires that recipients submit proof of approvals under CEQA for any applicable work to
be completed with grant funds; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 capital grants totaling $206,000 to the three (3)
applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: California Children's Academy
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
2) Applicant: Clinica Romero
Original Amount Requested: $150,000
Amount Recommended: $66,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
3) Applicant: InnerCity Struggle
Original Amount Requested: $200,000
Amount Recommended: $90,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
Ms. Jemmott reported on grant applicants, California Children's Academy, and Clinica
Romero.
Chair Lopez informed the Committee that she refers clients to Clinica Romero and inquired
if she should recuse herself from the vote. Senior Deputy City Attorney Moussa indicated
there was no conflict.
Ms. Jemmott reported on the grant application from InnerCity Struggle.
Committee Member Julia Juarez, inquired as to the geographical areas served by the
organization and the organization’s community outreach efforts. Ms. Brenes, Executive
Director, InnerCity Struggle, responded accordingly.
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A discussion ensued between the Committee Members, staff and Ms. Brenes regarding the
requested funding, the organization’s budget, and grant award recognition for the
Committee.
No public comment provided.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Member Juarez seconded a motion to: A. Find that the award
of the grants is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 capital grants totaling $206,000 to California Children's Academy,
$50,000; Clinica Romero, $66,000; and InnerCity Struggle, $90,000. The motion carried
5-0, Members Froberg and Chang absent.
4. Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Recommendation: A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a
government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines
section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA
review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 scholarship grants totaling $20,000 to the seven (7)
applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: #3 - Yani Martinez
Amount: $2,000
School: Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine (HPIAM) Marquez High
School
Resident City: Huntington Park
2) Applicant: #8 - Nayeli Jimenez Alvarado
Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
3) Applicant: #9 - Kimberly Robles
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
4) Applicant: #18 - Valeria Valencia
Amount: $2,000
School: LIBRA Academy Marquez High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
5) Applicant: #19 - Arianna Romero
Amount: $2,000
School: Mendez High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
6) Applicant: #20 - Julie Quintero
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Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
7) Applicant: #21 - Hector Ruiz
Amount: $2,000
School: Math, Science, Tech Magnet (MSTM) at Roosevelt High School
Resident City: Boyle Heights
Administrative Analyst Figueroa reported on the proposed scholarship grants.
A discussion ensued between Committee Members and staff regarding the number of
applications submitted, the outreach used to advertise the scholarship grant program,
applicant’s evaluation forms utilized in the scoring of applications.
Committee Member Gavina and Ms. Jemmott commended Ms. Figueroa and staff for a
good job in handling and processing of the scholarship applications.
No public comment was provided.
MOTION
Member Gavina moved and Vice Chair Goff seconded a motion to: A. Find that the award
of the grants is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; and B. Award
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 scholarship grants totaling $20,000 to Yani Martinez, $2,000;
Nayeli Jimenez Alvarado, $5,000; Kimberly Robles, $2,000; Valeria Valencia, $2,000;
Arianna Romero, $2,000; Julie Quintero, $5,000; and Hector Ruiz, $2,000. The motion
carried 5-0, Members Froberg and Chang absent.
ORAL REPORTS
James Hull, Jemmott-Rollins Group, provided an overview of the geographical service
areas of the award grantees, and the grant awarded amounts to date.
CONSENSUS
By consensus, the Committee directed staff to present future grantees in alphabetical order,
the total amount awarded to each grantee (to-date and on which docket); a map showing
the geographical area that was receiving services and benefits from the grant award
recipients; and information and a map overlay on the number of capital improvement grant
awards and general grant awards.
CONSENSUS
Committee Members also came to a consensus to direct staff to review and bring forth for
discussion at the next meeting, the scholarship grant award application – specifically, the
language regarding applicants being related to employees of the City.
ADJOURNMENT
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With no further business, Chair Lopez adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-498-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: November 20, 2019
SUBJECT
Award of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and
therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were
a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I direct service grants totaling $75,000 to the three (3) applicants identified
below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Jovenes, Inc.*
Original Amount Requested: $100,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Neighborhood Music School*
Original Amount Requested: $85,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Southeast Community Foundation
Original Amount Requested: $250,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
Background:
As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund (“VCF”) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those
residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the
VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers.
The City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. (“JRG”) to provide consultation, guidance, research and
specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related to the VCF. JRG has
extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants management and specialized knowledge of ethics and
principles governing the grant-making process.
On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218, as amended by Ordinances No. 1238 and No.
1257 to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) and provide the basic
guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of
funds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Funding
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF. Through the
normal budgetary process, City Council authorized an amount of $500,000 to the VCF for fiscal year 2019/2020. The
Grant Committee is required to allocate funds for fiscal year 2019/2020 in accordance with the following formula:
1)Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for payment from
funds appropriated to the VCF.
2)After Administrative Costs, no less than 25% of funds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals
to expend funds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more.
3)The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on direct
services and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than $250,000.
In consideration of Administrative Costs of $174,500 and the minimum required set aside for capital projects, the total
maximum amount of grant funds available for award to proposals for direct services and scholarships during Fiscal Year
2019/2020 is $244,125. With $20,000 dedicated to scholarship awards, $224,125 remains for direct service grants.
As a general guideline, JRG and City staff recommend the Grant Committee award approximately $74,708 in grants at
each of the meetings proposed to occur this fiscal year (a total of three, including this meeting, are scheduled). This will
assure the availability of resources throughout the year and a level playing field for applicants.
Criteria for Ranking Grant Proposals
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.166, no grant shall be awarded unless doing so serves a municipal
purpose of the City, and the Executive Director and Grant Committee must rank all proposals from eligible applicants
using the following factors:
1)The extent to which the funds will promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or working within
the Vernon Area.
2)The benefit anticipated to accrue to the Vernon Area.
3)The extent to which the public will appreciate that the benefits of the proposed actions were a direct result of the
funding provided by the City of Vernon.
4)Evidence that the funds will be used by an organization with sufficient capacity to do the work, and will be used
effectively and without inefficiencies, waste or fraud.
5)For proposals for capital projects, the ability and commitment to fund the maintenance and repair of the project
over the long term.
FY 2019/2020 Docket I Grant Applications
Docket I and 2019/2020 year to date information is summarized in the Grant Review Committee Transmittal Report
attached hereto as Attachment 1.
As previously indicated, the first VCF grant docket for FY 2019/2020 contains three (3) applications for review,
deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee. All applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section
2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the
aforementioned ranking criteria.
Based on the application criteria, JRG’s due diligence findings, and the amount of funding available, the total amount of
grant funding recommended for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I is $75,000.
JRG staff has prepared a written summary for each grant application describing its merits and potential risks, which is
attached hereto as Attachment 2. These materials and recommendations are to be used only as guiding documents for
the Grant Committee’s deliberation. The Grant Committee is expected to debate the content of each application at its
November 20, 2019 meeting. The full applications are publicly available and can be accessed at the City Clerk’s Office
at Vernon City Hall, or via the City’s website www.CityofVernon.org wherein Docket I grant applicant information is
posted online in “Public Meetings” under the “Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (VCFGC)” link.
Grant Agreement
Upon award of grants by the Grant Committee, each grant recipient shall be required to execute a Grant Agreement in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Attachment 3. The Grant Agreement sets forth the terms and
conditions of the grant, including the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, written reporting requirements, the return of
any unused portion, and requirements respecting the use of the VCF logo.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I total recommended grant award amount of $75,000 is included in the 2019/2020
City Budget slightly exceeds the recommended per meeting allocation, but is within the recommended fiscal year
allocation of $244,125.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FY 2019/2020 VCF Docket I Transmittal Report
2. FY 2019/2020 VCF Docket I Grant Recommendation Forms
3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
Grant Review Committee
Transmittal Report
November 20
Current Cycle: Docket I FY2019-2020
Standard Grants
Total $ Amount of Grant Requests $385,000/year
Total Grant Budget –Current Cycle $224,125
Total # Recommended Grants 3
Average Recommended Grant Amount $25,000
Summary of Recommended Grants
STANDARD GRANTS
ORGANIZATION REQUESTED
AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT
COMMUNITIES SERVED
Jovenes $100,000 $25,000 Boyle Heights
Neighborhood Music
School
$85,000 $25,000 Boyle Heights
Southeast Community
Foundation
$250,000 $25,000 Bell, Commerce, Huntington Park, Maywood,
Vernon
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $75,000
Year to Date FY2019-2020: Docket I
Total $ Amount of Grant Requests $385,000/year
Total # Grants Recommended 3
Average Recommended Grant Amount $25,000
Projections
Total Grants Awarded –Docket I 3
Total $ Amount of Grants –Docket I $75,000
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Jovenes, Inc.
Health/Human Services 1989
$870,000 12
$100,000 $25,000
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Jovenes, established in 1989, is a 501(c)3 and has a strong 12 member Board of Directors. They have an annual budget of
$1.9 million and have long term financial plans in place. The IRS 990 form shows a substantial amount of debt due to Jovenes
being the title holder to its subsidiaries accumulated depreciation. The negative figures do not reflect Jovenes' true position,
as stable, steadily growing, and increasing in revenue.
All of Jovenes' filings are up to date, and include a well balanced organization budget. As stated, they were recognized by the
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to hold the capacity to assess homeless individuals in all of under-served Service
Planning Area (SPA) 7, which includes Vernon, Maywood and other nearby communities. They hope to develop more of a
leadership role as homeless service providers, as well as the ability to make available emergency and permanent housing
and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Jovenes has supported over 400 youth in their last fiscal year which has contributed to the decrease in homeless transition
age youth in Service Planning Area (SPA) 4. 96% of those youth were able to obtain and maintain stable housing.
Jovenes (translates to "youth" from Spanish) has been an integral part of the Boyle Heights community since its founding in 1989.
Their main objective is to end homelessness within the at-risk transition aged youth population (ages 18-25). Jovenes further
supports homeless youth by providing life-skills and educational and professional development training in an effort to remove
additional barriers that could prevent youth from becoming self-sufficient adults.
Executive Director Andrea Marchetti has successfully implemented programs using an evidence-based practice approach that
effectively combats some of the factors that directly contribute to the growing population of homeless youth.
Today, in a community effected by homelessness and gentrification, Jovenes is recognized as a leading agency in Los Angeles' effort
against homelessness. The Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) appointed Jovenes to lead its Coordinated
Entry System (CES) for youth which connects the most vulnerable youth to available resources based on his or her needs.
Jovenes has steadily increased their capacity since inception. From housing to educational resources, Jovenes has become a
leading homeless services provider in the Boyle Heights community where families and individuals are facing gentrification and a
16% increase in homelessness compared to last year, according to LAHSA's website.
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Race/Ethnicity:
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Family Type:
Military Status:
Sexual Orientation:
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Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
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Low Income
Jovenes is requesting General Operating funds in order to support staff positions (Program manager, Academic
Specialist, and Case Manager) for their College Success Initiative, helping homeless community college students in
the Vernon area move into stable housing near campus.
These positions are critical towards determining and providing the right mix of supportive services that consider
each students need to succeed on campus as well as off campus. Jovenes will focus on Colleges in and around the
City of Vernon: East LA College, Rio Hondo College, Cerritos College and LA Trade Tech.
At least 1000 hours in
assisting transition age youth
improve their lives in the SPA
4 and 7 areas
Increase in trusted homeless service
providers in the City of Vernon and
neighboring communities.
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The proposed work strengthens and uplifts the people of a community, directly and positively. It impacts
and improves, encourages and inspires positive social development in Vernon and the built environment of
Vernon and nearby communities. Resources alone will not assist in developing community leaders; it will
take the dedication and hard work of staff to help promote effective and responsible leaders at every level
of society.
VCF can support and assist Jovenes expand and extend opportunities for training and development for
young residents for potential employment in businesses located in Vernon and surrounding communities.
Jovenes will highlight the VCF by promoting the acceptance of their VCF award in their monthly
e-newsletter, on the organization's website and on their social media accounts (i.e., Instagram,
Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, etc.).
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Neighborhood Music School Association
Community Service/Arts 1914
$870,000 9
$85,000 $25,000
✔✔
NMS was established in 1914 with a gift of $1000 from musician and composer Carrie Stone Freeman. Its current budget of $870,000 is
raised primarily from earned income, individual donations and contributions. The organization is under the stewardship of a nine member
Board of Directors that has established a plan to build and diversify its composition. Ronald Gustafson, NMS' Board Chair, is President
and CEO of Coast Packing in the City of Vernon.
NMS is in full compliance with all federal and state reporting requirements. The IRS Form 990 indicates that the organization currently has
over $2 million in assets.
The school itself is an important community asset. As a recent LA Times article noted, “…is not a building, but a home. Moms and dads
wait quietly in the foyer, toddlers in their laps, as their older children disappear into practice rooms to unravel the mysteries of the pianos,
stringed instruments or woodwinds. You can almost hear the sighs of generations of children forced to plow the rough the scales, and you
can easily imagine the confidence-building joy as they make breakthroughs, young brains absorbing a new language."
NMS also provides performance opportunities such as “Showtime", the school’s monthly informal recitals where students perform for their
families and each other at the end of each half hour lesson. The teaching staff is composed of professional musicians, volunteers and
educators whose mentoring and inspirational teaching methods encourage each student to strive for excellence in all that they do, as well
as creating the foundation for a lifetime of music-making and enjoyment that is most often the natural outcome of this learning process.
Since its inception, Neighborhood Music School (NMS) has expanded its outreach and enrollment to include musically interested
students and families in Boyle Heights and the neighboring communities of Vernon, Huntington Park, East Los Angeles and
Monterey Park. NMS provides one-on-one music instruction on a weekly basis to enrolled students regardless of their citizenship or
socio-economic status. Because NMS is located in an economically disadvantaged area, they have developed reduced tuition
scholarships with a 41%-71% decrease in costs for qualifying families as a strategy to increase access by reducing financial
barriers. NMS provides students an opportunity to attend the most affordable one-on-one music coaching within their community
$30,000 in FY 2017-18
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Age Range:
Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
Economic Status:
Family Type:
Military Status:
Sexual Orientation:
Other (specify):
___ Proposal Budget
Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
All (90% of participants are under 18)All
All N/A
All All
Low Income
NMS requests funds in order to support the need and merit-based 2020-2021 Student Scholarship
Program, to continue to make socioeconomic status insignificant, and to afford all students the option
of enhanced instruction within their own community and culture. This year NMS proposes to cover
more costs for fewer students as opposed to some costs for more students.
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Youth and their families
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NMS' proposal is well-aligned with the goals of the Vernon CommUNITY fund because the fund will
strengthen and support the students of NMS, most of whom are residents of Vernon and the neighboring
communities. It promotes the importance of effective and responsible leaders at every level of society.
NMS' funding proposal encourages and inspires positive social development opportunities in Vernon and
neighboring communities.
--NMS will acknowledge VCF as a funder of Student Scholarships at the next annual scholarship award ceremony
held in February 2020.
--NMS will promote being a recipient of VCF funding at their in-house resource center, a designated space where
many students and community members convene.
--NMS will promote the award in any print or on-line material (including social media posts) that acknowledge and
recognize donors, grantors and partners.
GRANT RECOMMENDATION FORM
General Applicant Information
Applicant Organization:
No. of Board Members:
Year Founded:Type of Organization:
Amount Requested:Recommended Amount:
Annual Budget:
Brief Narrative description of the organization
Organizational strengths:
Type of support
requested:
___ General Operating
___ Project/Program
First Time Applicant
Returning Grantee
Prev. Award amount:
Southeast Community Foundation
Educational 2015
$130,000 3
$250,000 $25,000
✔
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SECF is a 501(c)3 whose organizational strengths derive from the long time relationships and commitments among the board of
directors who make generous contributions to support the students and the programs. Their vision is to raise up to $600,000 per year
and their dedication was evident on a recent site visit to their facility.
A rigorous tutoring and progress tracking model is used to assure that students have actually mastered the skills at each grade level,
and the testing and tracking provide insights into when mediation might be necessary.
SECF has qualified tutors committed to each child's success, who are culturally aware and responsive to the socio-economic needs
of children in homes where English is not the primary language spoken, and where college preparation may not be a priority.
The donation of space at its current location in Vernon represents an in-kind equivalent of more than $100,000. The space is cheerful,
child-oriented, spacious and safe.
Bookkeeping and accounting services are donated by the business leaders on the Board of Directors. There is one paid staff member
serving as an Executive Director who is responsible for recruitment, hiring and oversight of tutors, and fundraising. The organization
is in need of more general operating funds and appropriate staffing to achieve its goals; it is, however, remarkable that the
Enrichment Tutoring Academy is up and running and producing promising results.
Southeast Community Foundation (SECF) was established in 2015 to address the educational
achievement of children from low-income and under-served communities. As a start up
organization, SECF grew out of commitments by local philanthropists to provide college tuition
and other assistance to deserving students. As volunteers, the founders recognized that students
graduating from local secondary schools with grade point averages good enough to qualify for
college admission still faced some issues not fully addressed in formal educational settings.
Though students passed their courses, many were not adequately prepared for the demands of
college level work. The volunteers organized SECF to specifically provide tutoring and mentoring
to promising students, to assure their academic skill levels are commensurate with college level
work. The primary project for which VCF funding is recommended is the Enrichment Tutoring
Academy which has served 142 students thus far in 2019.
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Age Range:
Gender:
Race/Ethnicity:
Economic Status:
Family Type:
Military Status:
Sexual Orientation:
Other (specify):
___ Proposal Budget
Are there any activites planned to acknowledge VCF as a funder of this project/program/organization?
Youth K-12 Immigrant and single families
All N/A
Primarily Latino N/A
Primarily low-income
The Enrichment Tutoring Academy provides diagnostic testing of students who voluntarily enroll as a
result of outreach and collaboration by SECF in partnership with local schools and educators. The
program runs for six weeks during which tutors address the skills needs indicated by the testing.
Careful records are kept and testing is on-going. The six-week sessions are offered three times during
the calendar year. Eight tutors are employed at $25 per hour for the six weeks.
$25,000 provides tutoring for
74 youth at approximately
$335 each
Students directly benefit; their families and
educational institutions also benefit.
Significant economic benefit to students who
go on to complete college.
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The proposal aligns with the goals of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund because the fund will assist in
strengthening and supporting students as well as improve overall quality of life.
The funding proposal for SECF encourages and inspires positive social development for participants
and their families in Vernon and the neighboring communities.
This start up organization does not have the resources at this time to support VCF visibility to the
larger public. Members of the Board of Directors who are active in civic affairs are generous in their
praise for the support from the City of Vernon.
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Agreement
On [INSERT DATE] the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (Grantor) awarded a grant to [INSERT ORGANIZATION]
(Grantee) in the amount of $[INSERT AMOUNT] to support the following purposes: To support [INSERT
ORGANIZATION MISSION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION].
Grantor and Grantee agree to the following terms and conditions of the grant:
1. Scope of Work:
Grantee shall use the grant funds solely for the purposes stated below, and Grantee shall repay to
Grantor any portion of the amount granted which is not used for those purposes. Any changes in the
purposes for which grant funds are spent must be approved in writing by Grantor before
implementation.
[INSERT SCOPE]
2. Amount of Grant:
$[INSERT AMOUNT], payable upon the Vernon CommUNITY Fund’s receipt of this executed Grant
Agreement.
3. Conditions of Agreement:
Grantee agrees to the following conditions:
A. Reports. Grantee shall submit written reports to The Vernon CommUNITY Fund as follows:
A narrative report describing in detail the use of the granted funds, compliance with the terms
of the grant and the progress made toward achieving the purposes of the grant. A financial
report detailing all expenditures resulting from the grant.
A copy of materials (if applicable) produced as part of the grant.
The schedule for such reports is:
Interim report: [INSERT DATE]
Final report: [INSERT DATE]
Please submit your report using your FluidReview account. If you have any questions about the grant
report, please reach out to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund by phone at 323.351.1198 or by email at
vernoncommunityfund@ci.vernon.ca.us.
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B. Expenditure of Grant Funds. Any funds not expended in accordance with the terms of this agreement
must be returned to Grantor. Grantee shall not use any portion of the funds granted herein to engage in
any grassroots or direct lobbying, to intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to
any candidate for public office, to fund union activity, to induce or encourage violations of law or public
policy, to cause any improper private benefit to occur, nor to take any other action inconsistent with
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. PATRIOT Act. Grantee agrees that it will use the grant funds in compliance with all applicable anti-
terrorist financing and asset control laws, regulations, rules and executive orders, including but not
limited to the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
D. Return of Funds. If Grantor, in its sole discretion, determines that Grantee violates or fails to carry out
any provision of this Agreement, Grantor may, in addition to any other legal remedies it may have,
refuse to make any further payments to Grantee, and Grantor may demand the return of all or part of
the unexpended grant funds, which the Grantee shall immediately repay to Grantor.
E. Records and Audits. Grantee must maintain these grant funds in a separate fund dedicated to
charitable purposes. A systematic accounting record shall be kept by Grantee of the receipt and expense
of such funds. Grantee shall retain original substantiating documents related to specific expenditures
and make these records available for Grantor’s review upon request. Grantee shall be responsible for
maintaining adequate financial records of this grant.
F. No Further Obligations by Grantor. This grant is made with the understanding that Grantor has no
obligation to provide other or additional support or grants to Grantee.
G. Subgrantees. With regard to the selection of any subgrantees to carry out the purposes of this grant,
Grantee retains full discretion and control over the selection process, acting completely independently
of Grantor. There is no agreement, written or oral, by which Grantor may cause Grantee to choose any
particular subgrantee.
H. Licensing and Credentials. Grantee hereby agrees to maintain, in full force and effect, all required
governmental or professional licenses and credentials for itself, its facilities and for its employees and all
other persons engaged in work in conjunction with this agreement.
I. Organizational and Staff Changes. Grantee agrees to provide immediate written notice to Grantor if
significant changes or events occur during the term of this Agreement which could potentially impact
the progress or outcome of the grant, including, without limitation, changes in: a) the Grantee's
executive staff or key staff responsible for achieving the grant purposes, or b) losses in funding. In the
event that Grantee ceases its operations, Grantee shall transfer any property purchased with the grant
funds to Grantor.
J. Liability, Disclaimers and Insurance Requirements. Grantee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally
agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grantor, its
officers, directors, trustees, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses
and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from
or in connection with any act or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents, in applying for or
accepting the grant, in expending or applying the funds furnished pursuant to the grant or in carrying
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out the program or project to be funded or financed by the grant, except to the extent that such claims,
liabilities, losses or expenses arise from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantor, its officers,
directors, trustees, employees or agents. Grantees receiving grants in the amount of $75,000 or more
shall obtain from their insurance carriers certificates of insurance naming the City of Vernon as
additional insured.
K. Promotion and Publicity. Recognition of the grant brings valuable attention to the mission and
activities of both Grantee and Grantor. Grantee agrees that Grantor may include information regarding
Grantee and/or this grant, including the amount and purpose of the grant, any photographs or materials
Grantee has provided for promotional purposes, Grantee’s logo or trademark, and/or other information
or materials about Grantee’s organization and activities, in Grantor’s periodic public reports,
newsletters, events, and media releases. Grantee may, subject to Grantor’s right of approval in its
reasonable discretion, promote Grantor and/or this grant by:
1.Reporting on the partnership with Grantor in Grantee’s communication materials,
including but not limited to, newsletters, events, media interviews, website posts, and
promotional e-mails;
2.Assisting Grantor on cross-promotional events and endeavors.
Grantor must review and approve all materials (including website postings) that use its name or logo,
prior to production or publication. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
L. Entire Agreement. Grantor reserves the right to withhold or suspend payments of grant funds if
Grantee fails to comply strictly with any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. This Agreement
shall supersede any prior oral or written understandings or communications between the parties and
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This
Agreement may not be amended or modified, except in a written document signed by both Grantor and
Grantee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Grant Agreement effective on the _____ day of
______ ____ , 2019.
[INSERT NAME], Grantee
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date
CITY OF VERNON, Grantor ATTEST:
By:
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Name: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr.
Title: City Administrator
Date:
Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-500-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: November 20, 2019
SUBJECT
Report on Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Activity and Planned Allocation for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation:
A. Find that this report on Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Fiscal Year ("FY") 2018/2019 activity and
planned FY 2019/2020 grant activity is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because
it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore
does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378;
B. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Capital Grants fund distribution in the amount of $81,375 (25% of available
funds);
C. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Direct Service Grants fund distribution in the amount of $244,125; and
D. Approve recommended FY 2019/2020 Scholarship Grants fund distribution in the amount of $20,000.
Background:
As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund (“VCF”) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those
residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the
VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers.
On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1238 and
1257, to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) and provide the basic
guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of
funds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF through the
normal budgetary process. The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds in accordance with the following formula:
1) Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for payment from funds
appropriated to the VCF.
2) After Administrative Costs, no less than 25% of funds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals to
expend funds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more.
3) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on direct services
and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than $250,000.
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Summary
City Council authorized an amount of $1,000,000 to the VCF for fiscal year (“FY”) 2018/2019. Below is a
breakdown of how these funds were expended in FY 2018/2019.
Service Grant Awards
The Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) held four grant award meetings during the
2018/2019 Fiscal Year. There were four separate grant dockets, with a combined total of 18 Service Grant Awards
approved for FY 2018/2019. All grantees and their awarded amounts are listed in the attached table. The total amount
awarded for Direct Service Grants was $598,200.
Capital Grant Awards
The Committee adopted a Capital Grants Program on May 18, 2016 which defined, among other things, the
parameters of the capital award process and procedures for applicants, and criteria and timeline for awards. For FY
2018/2019, the City’s VCF capital project allocation of 25% equated to $206,000 which was expended in FY
2018/2019 to benefit three separate capital grant projects in the Vernon Area.
Scholarship Grant Awards
At its November 8, 2017 meeting, the VCF Grant Committee agreed to proceed with a VCF Pilot Scholarship
Program for FY 2018/2019. The VCF Grant Committee approved an allocation in the amount of $20,000 toward the
Pilot Scholarship Program. As such, the Grant Committee awarded $20,000 in scholarship grants to a total of seven
high school seniors from the Vernon Area at its May 15, 2019 Grant Committee meeting.
Related Administrative Expenditures
In July of 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for Administrative Management of Vernon
CommUNITY Fund Grant Activities. After a thorough evaluation of respondents’ proposals, Jemmott Rollins Group,
Inc. (“JRG”) was awarded a three (3) year contract with the City to provide administrative management for the VCF
with an effective date of August 1, 2017. JRG has extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants
management and specialized knowledge of ethics and principles governing the grant-making process.
During FY 2018/2019, JRG was instrumental in the City’s ability to accept applications, evaluate submissions and,
ultimately, award 28 grants with a grand total value of $824,200. The total budgeted cost for their services in FY
2018/2019 was $174,500.
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Funding
For FY 2019/2020, City Council approved a VCF allocation in the amount of $500,000. The administrative
management services for the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee activities are anticipated to remain at
$174,500 (or slightly less) and will continue to be paid from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund monetary allocation
approved in the FY 2019/2020 budget, as dictated by the Vernon Municipal Code ("VMC"). Less administrative
costs, the total amount available for awarding Direct Service, Capital, and Scholarship Grants equals $325,500. In
accordance to the formula indicated in the VMC and in light of the total funds available, staff recommends the following
distribution:
$81,375 for Capital Grant Awards
$224,125 for Direct Service Grants (a per meeting allocation of $74,708)
$20,000 for Scholarship Grants
Upon consensus from the VCF Grant Committee, staff will proceed in its pursuits in FY 2019/2020 to recommend
grants within the ranges indicated above.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the report on FY 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund activity and planned
allocation for FY 2019/2020.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FY 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grantee Award List
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Awardees for FY 2018/2019
Grantee Docket # Amount Awarded
Direct Service Grants
Dolores Mission School I $30,000
East Los Angeles Women’s Center I $45,000
Holy Angels Church of the Deaf I $45,000
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice I $40,000
Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles II $40,000
CA Derby Dolls II $40,000
Echo Center II $20,000
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles II $30,000
Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County II $20,000
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los
Angeles III $28,200
Helpline Youth Counseling III $30,000
Human Services Association III $30,000
The Whole Child III $10,000
Woodcraft Rangers III $40,000
Huntington Park Youth Football & Cheer
Association IV $20,000
Las Fotos Project IV $35,000
Opportunity Fund IV $45,000
Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission IV $50,000
Subtotal Direct Service Grants ALL $598,200
Capital Grants
California Children’s Academy IV $50,000
Clinica Romero IV $66,000
InnerCity Struggle IV $90,000
Subtotal Capital Grants ALL $206,000
Scholarship Grants
Applicant #3 – Yani Martinez IV $2,000
Applicant #8 – Nayeli Jimenez Alvarado IV $5,000
Applicant #9 – Kimberly Robles IV $2,000
Applicant #18 – Valeria Valencia IV $2,000
Applicant #19 – Arianna Romero IV $2,000
Applicant #20 – Julie Quintero IV $5,000
Applicant #21 – Hector Ruiz IV $2,000
Subtotal Scholarship Grants ALL $20,000
GRAND TOTAL GRANT AWARDS 28 IN ALL
CATEGORIES $824,200